Swim classes for 2-2.5 year old’s poses many joys and challenges for both the parent and teacher. While all children are little individuals who progress and grow at different physical social and emotional rates. The rapid growth in the first three years of children’s lives as they progress from an “on the spot” baby totally […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Taking swim classes for 2.5-3 year old’s
Children in this day and age are rapidly growing in a physical aspect. They learn to balance on one leg, climb up and down stairs, jump from small heights and kick a ball. In addition, three year old’s ability to understand, argue and communicate by increased language development has implications in swimming lessons. Watch Laurie […]
Building Great Skills for Toddlers
Building great skills in 2-3 year old swimmers is something we pride ourselves on. The Laurie Lawrence swimming and water safety program for children under 4, revolves around certain basic philosophies, including; These four values help us to develop exceptional swimming skills and technique at the earliest possible age. Building Swimming Skills to Develop Muscle […]
Swim Teaching Skills for 18-24 month old’s
Before we start swim teaching skills to children in this age group, or even formulating a lesson plan. I believe it’s most important that we study and understand the physical, linguistic and cognitive characteristics of these children. Swimming teachers will notice social and emotional changes in the child as they begin to play realistic games. […]
Developing Propulsion – Teaching Tips
Developing propulsion techniques from the arms and legs is important to help us move efficiently through the water. It is imperative however that before propulsive movements are taught, floating patterns are established and mastered. Encouraging propulsive movements before floating has been mastered will result in children struggling and thrashing through the water as they endeavour […]